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William Denison 1738–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 March 1738

Birth Location: Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Death Date: 3 June 1799

Death Location: Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America

Father: Avery Denison

Mother: Thankful Williams

Spouse(s): Susanna Swan

Children(s): Asahel Denison

In 1738, William Denison entered the world in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Avery Denison And Thankful Williams. In 1762, William Denison resided in Stonington. William Denison married Susanna Swan, and had children including Asahel Colton Denison. William Denison passed away in 1799 in Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1738, William Denison entered the world in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Avery Denison And Thankful Williams.
  • In 1762, William Denison resided in Stonington.
  • William Denison married Susanna Swan, and had children including Asahel Colton Denison.
  • William Denison passed away in 1799 in Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America.

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William Denison's Ancestors

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William Denison
1738–1799
Birth Place: Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
Avery Denison
1712–1775
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Thankful Williams
1718–1767
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Capt. (William) DENISON
1677–1730
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Margaret (Abigail) Smith
1683–1727
Poquonock Bridge, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
John Williams
1692–1761
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Desire Denison
1693–1737
Westerly, Washington, RI, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Williams
1667–1702
Martha Wheeler
1669–1745
George Jr
1653–1711
Mercy Gorham
1658–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Williams
1638–1707
Martha Parke
1642–1675
Isaac Wheeler
1646–1712
Martha Parke
1646–1716

William Denison's Descendants

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William Denison (22 March 1738–3 June 1799) m. Susanna Swan (17 Apr 1744–22 Mar 1809)
  1. 1. Asahel (Colton) Denison 1786–1836 m. Bathsheba Blake 1787–1845
    1. 1. Almon Denison 1814–1851 m. Mercy Denison 1820–1883
      1. 1. Francelia (Emily) Dennison 1847–1902
      2. 2. John (Clark) Denison 1845–1909 m. Addie ((Arabelle) E) Warren 1849–1881
        1. 1. Maybel Dennison 1869–1927
        2. 2. Arthur (Eugene) Dennison 1880–1950
        3. 3. John (William) Dennison 1874–1911
        4. 4. Carrie (M) Dennison 1869–
        5. 5. Annie (E) Dennison 1875–
        6. 6. Henrietta (("Etta") May) Dennison 1871–1916 m. Henry (Francis) Woodard 1866–1916
        7. 7. Frederick (A) Dennison 1881–1939
      3. 3. Almon (Dennison ,) Jr. 1849–1924 m. Minnie (R) Thomas 1857–
    2. 2. Alpha (Maria) Denison 1811–1815
    3. 3. Harriet Denison 1830–
    4. 4. Gratia Denison 1823–
    5. 5. Lyman Denison 1826–
    6. 6. Elijah (Blake) Denison 1816–1898

William Denison's Timeline

3 Records

1738
22 March 1738
Birth of William Denison in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
1762
Abt 1762
Age 24
William Denison resided here in Stonington
Stonington
1799
3 June 1799
Age 61
Death of William Denison in Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America
Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 March 1738
    Event Place: Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1762
    Event Place: Stonington
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Author: White, Lorraine Cook, Ed.; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 43

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 June 1799
    Event Place: Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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